I truly don't know who the star of the show is, my Torrid blazer or my Target black and white shirt dress. I love this shirt dress for so many reasons, just to name a few, the color combo is something you really can't go wrong with, it easily transitions from work-wear to play-wear with just a simple switch of accessories, and most importantly it is just plain old easy to put on and go. Can't be bothered to think about an outfit today...slip this baby on and you're out the door, woke up with only ten minutes to spare before you need to be on that train to get to work...slip this baby on and go, can't look like a bum for work and all your clothes are in the wash...slip this baby on and go, heading out on a night out on the town after work...pack some heels and slip this baby on and go.

This is why I like shirt dresses.

With this super easy dress, that it might as well be called a paint by numbers dress, you can be present without being present if need be.

Then there's the traditional black blazer, it's just something you can throw over just about anything and class that ISH up. Blazers have become a staple in my wardrobe and I don't think I will be able to not have them and continue to expand on this item for years to come. They come in so many styles, colors, prints, and patterns.

It hurts my soul that I can't have them all!

Between the a shirt-dress and a blazer, I don't know which I love more or find to be easier to throw on to make an outfit work.

The first image below, which my fellow creative soul Angelica Vanessa took of me, I look a bit moody because I had a long day at work and wasn't entirely feeling the day...excuse the face.

By the second image I had somewhat perked up because I was about to shop, and what brings more joy to woman than shopping?

What I wore:

Black blazer from Torrid.com. $58.50 (Gifted)
Black and White shirt-dress from Target.com. $29.99
Necklace from the wholesale district. $3.50
Black tank from OldNavy circa one million years ago. $3
Belt from a store in Brooklyn called V.I.M. $10
Black skull embossed bookbag from wholesale-dress.net. $??
Boots from Forever21.com. $26
Leggings from Rainbow. $7

Typically when I conduct photo shoots, I'm in the most comfy garb I can muster up. It's always some type of stretch pant and T-Shirt combo or one of these awesome dresses i acquired long ago from New York & Co.

They were on sale for like $10 and came in a slew of colors and for a person like me, that's just plain dangerous.

Needless to say, I purchased every color they had out on the floor, and since then these dresses have made thousands of appearances throughout the years since.

They are comfy, easy, stylish, and can easily be dressed up or down.

I decided to wear the black one because I was going to some designer showrooms and didn't want to look like a complete unkempt pile of trash, and with the black one I could pair nicer jewels with... it also hid the sweat on my back due to the nastily humid weather we were having.

There is nothing cute about sweating, looking like you're sweating, or having a sweaty back print...NO!

You must then be asking me why in the H E double hockey sticks am I wearing an anorak...consider the light weight jacket my utility belt because of all the pockets...it was a must.

Overall the day was a success and I was taken to see some pretty fantabulous pieces, I was even tempted to just suck it up and get a pair of Bionada Castana's sky high heels, because they were so freakin' stunning I couldn't take it.

The stylist Berthold Jean- Charles (pictured below) was a trip and the session was interesting and full of life. Look forward to more collaborations with this amazing stylist.

Photography by: WWW.TRUTHBOXPHOTOGRAPHY.COM (JAMILA PIERRE)

What I'm Wearing:

Teal Beanie. $0 (Gifted)
Jewelry from the wholesale district. $2-7
Black Dress from New York & Co. $10
Black leggings from rainbow.$6.99
Tall black boots from Forever21.com. $26
Olive green Anorak from H&M. $0 (Gifted)
Black skull embossed bookbag from wholesale-dress.net. $??

Working Girl: Paint by Numbers

What I Wore: Photoshoot.